Major update in case of Shawn Christopher Sturgeon who ‘killed wife by running her over at airport with child in car’

A HUSBAND has pleaded guilty to killing his wife after running her over with a car in front of their young child back in April.

Shawn Christopher Sturgeon, 38, accepted charges of one count of criminal homicide or automobile homicide and one count of domestic violence in the presence of a child.

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Sturgeon and his wife, Charlotte Sturgeon, 29, got into an argument while at the Salt Lake City International Airport with their young child in April, police said at the time.

The family had just gotten back from vacation, according to court documents.

Surveillance from the incident appeared to show Charlotte walking to the rear passenger side of the car and opening the door before Sturgeon started to reverse the vehicle,  reported.

Charlotte lost balance as Sturgeon stopped the car suddenly.

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He then apparently hit the gas pedal as he reversed. Meanwhile, she was being dragged and fell underneath their car, the news outlet reported.

Court documents alleged that Sturgeon then put the car into drive and moved over Charlotte’s body. 

First responders who rushed to the scene told the local Fox affiliate that he "smelled strongly of alcohol and had glassy bloodshot eyes."

Cops also claimed Sturgeon told them: "I ran my wife over," "I killed my wife," and "I accidentally ran her over."

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A witness claimed that Sturgeon ran over Charlotte while she was screaming and yelling.

Sturgeon allegedly yelled: "Now I have to take you to the emergency room," according to the witness.

“Shortly after the crash, Sturgeon drove the vehicle, with his wife critically injured inside, to the airport parking payment booths where he asked for help,” Salt Lake City police said in a statement.

“This incident occurred shortly after the couple returned to SLC from a vacation.”

Charlotte died of her injuries after being taken to the hospital.

Law enforcement said Sturgeon’s blood-alcohol level was three times over the legal limit at the time of the incident, local media reported.

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reported that Sturgeon was initially charged with second-degree felony manslaughter, which was dismissed after the guilty plea.

His sentencing is scheduled for September.

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